Jun 11 Watch 6:52 Saudi-backed tournament creates hazard for professional golf The intersection of sports and geopolitics continued to play out Saturday during the first-ever LIV Golf series in London. The new competition is backed by the Saudi government and Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman amid heavy criticisms of the country's… Continue watching
Jun 11 WATCH: Jan. 6 committee hearing – Day 2 By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack will hold its second hearing June 13. Watch live here. Continue reading
Jun 11 At March For Our Lives in Oklahoma, advocates ask ‘where can we be safe?’ By Adam Kemp Hundreds gathered at the Oklahoma State Capitol for a 'March For Our Lives" rally against gun violence and to ask for reform in one of the most gun-friendly states in the U.S. Continue reading
Jun 11 Rudy Giuliani faces ethics charges for role in 2020 election By Associated Press The Office of Disciplinary Counsel, the disciplinary branch of the District of Columbia Bar, filed the charges against the former federal prosecutor and New York mayor alleging that he promoted unsubstantiated voter fraud claims in Pennsylvania. Continue reading
Jun 11 U.S. Defense Secretary Austin says China’s military activity near Taiwan threatens region By Syawalludin Zain, David Rising, Associated Press Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Austin noted a “steady increase in provocative and destabilizing military activity near Taiwan,” including almost daily military flights near the island by the People's Republic of China. Continue reading
Jun 11 Biden to focus on addressing wildfires during New Mexico visit By Morgan Lee, Chris Megerian, Associated Press Residents are enraged that federal officials allowed planned burns to spread out of control, leading to the largest blaze in recorded state history. Continue reading
Jun 10 Watch 5:01 Inflation rises faster than expected, pinching pocketbooks and spooking the markets New inflation numbers out Friday show the nation's economic pain has not peaked, and is still getting worse. The U.S. Labor Department reports consumer prices rose 8.6 percent in May from a year ago, marking the biggest increase in more… Continue watching
Jun 10 Watch 2:21 News Wrap: White House lifts COVID requirement for overseas travelers entering the U.S. By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Friday, the Biden administration says overseas travelers to the U.S. will no longer have to test negative for COVID-19 within a day before they fly after the CDC determined the requirement is no longer necessary, the… Continue watching
Jun 10 Watch 7:23 What we learned from the first public hearing on the Jan. 6 investigation By Amna Nawaz, Tommy Walters The Jan. 6 congressional committee is set to lay out its evidence in detail starting Monday after a dramatic opening night. In primetime Thursday, the panel accused then-President Trump of an attempted coup. In turn, the former president went online… Continue watching
Jun 10 Watch 6:27 Rep. Banks on Republican opposition to the Jan. 6 committee’s findings Opposition to the select committee is nearly unanimous from House Republicans, who've attacked the work as illegitimate and politically motivated. Indiana Rep. Jim Banks was House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's pick to serve as ranking member on the committee, but… Continue watching